The Architect of Glamour: The Life and Legacy of Kenneth Jay Lane Kenneth Jay Lane was far more than a mere jewelry designer; he was an architect of glamour, a craftsman who redefined the concept of "faux" as a legitimate form of art and elevated costume jewelry to the status of a cultural icon. Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1932, Lane’s early life was steeped in an appreciation for refined aesthetics. The son of Mark Lane, an automot…